The Highlander Hotel

About The Highlander Hotel

The Highlander Hotel is a historic, reimagined hotel in Iowa City with wedding and reception options in its 5,832-square-foot ballroom and outdoor courtyard. The ballroom can be divided for smaller gatherings; stated configurations include banquet seating for 375 and reception capacity of 450. The hotel also describes a courtyard wedding setting, with the pool and Lucy’s Restaurant among the property’s amenities. Its 56 guest rooms allow wedding guests to stay on site. Catering includes buffet or plated service, hosted or cash bars, and customizable menu options.

The facts

Guests

Up to 575 guests

Price

From $3,500

Setting

Indoor & outdoor

Kind of place

Hotel

Last updated

November 2026

On the big wedding guides

• Listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
• Listed on Zola (checked November 2026)

How to reach The Highlander Hotel

• Website: highlanderhotel.us
• Phone: (319) 354-2000
• Address: 2525 Highlander Place

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